Is this a great idea? I think so. I cherish my signed books above the rest. And it looks as though prices won't be raised for a signed copy. Granted most stores knock off 10% or 20% and you'll be paying shipping charges I'm sure, but that's not TOO much for a signed copy of a book.

I'm more irked they didn't have them before I bought my copies of Outcast, Omen, and Abyss.

But still a good Idea._________________-Bring on your thousands, one at a time or all in a rush. I don't give a damn. None shall pass.
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I almost bought a Brooks signed ep 1, but already had a copy and didn't want to pay what they wanted for it. And the ones I have are done by the author for ME, and me alone with was super cool. Most of Karen's are in Mando'a which was awesome!

So I think being able to get signed copies has it's ups and downs.

Has anyone bought a generic signed copy before?

And if so what did it read?_________________-Bring on your thousands, one at a time or all in a rush. I don't give a damn. None shall pass.
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Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:09 am

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Darth SkuldrenModerator

Joined: 04 Feb 2008Posts: 6563Location: Missouri

I don't have any signed copies. For me, if I was going to get an autograph, it's something I'd like to get in person, a chance to actually meet the author. Unfortunately they never come to St. Louis._________________
"I believe toys resonate with us as humans, we can hold them them, it's tactile, real! They are totems for our extended beliefs and imaginations. A fetish for ideas that hold as much interest and passion as old religious relics for some. We display them in our homes. They show who we are. They are signals for similar thinking people. A way we connect with each other...and I guess thats why I do toys. That connection." -Ashley Wood

Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 8:49 pm

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jedipoodooKnight

Joined: 05 Feb 2008Posts: 367Location: Connecticut

For me, a signed copy of a book is not that big of a deal. But I was raised in NYC, so I guess the quintessential New Yorker(we claim the title, in the city, everything outside NYC, doesn't count! ) nothing impresses me! But, meeting the authors would be pretty nice, though.

I'm more interested in meeting someone like that, thanking them for their nice work, and shaking their hand. If it was someone I was really stoked about, I'd maybe like to take a picture with them more than anything else.

I'd take an autographed copy of a book, but I wouldn't go out of my way to get it.

Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 5:29 pm

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Rouge77Master

Joined: 22 Mar 2008Posts: 599

Personally, I don't want to meet authors. I don't want to be disappointed.